Events

Thursday, August 8

Local artists are coming together to exhibit their work for all to enjoy. Featured in this show are Joe Alleman, Michael Bingham, Colleen Howe Bleinberger, Heather Campbell, Jerry Fuhriman, Kristi Grussendorf, Mike Malm, Jim Morgan and Debra Teare. A public reception will be held on Friday, Aug. 9, at 5 p.m. The show is free and open to the public.

Climbing Wall, Thursdays, 4-6 p.m. Join us for rock climbing every Thursday at the EcoCenter through Labor day! Climb through the Swaner ecosystem on our indoor wall. Active fun for all ages. The cost to climb is $5 per person and free to members. No reservation is necessary. If you have questions, please call 435-649-1767.

Geocaching on the Swaner Preserve -- Enjoy exploring the Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter while you learn to geocache! Geocaching will be offered every second Thursday and Saturday of each month during the summer. The following are the scheduled dates: *Thursday, June 13, 4 p.m.; *Saturday, June 15, 11 a.m.; *Thursday, July 11, 4 p.m.; *Saturday, July 13, 11 a.m.; *Thursday, Aug. 8, 4 p.m.; and *Saturday, Aug. 10, 11 a.m. The activity will take 1 hour and reservations are required. Swaner can host 7 individuals or teams for each session and an additional 3 individuals or teams can participate if they have their own GPS units. Free to members $5 for nonmembers. Please call 435-649-1767 to reserve your space or e-mail us at swanerecocenter@usu.edu.

Whizzpopping wonder and fruit filled fun abound in this stage adaption of Roald Dahl's greatest adventure story. James is a lonely young boy, who is forced to work like a slave for the most revolting aunts in England. One day a mystical old man gives him a bag of magic. When he accidentally spills it near the old peach tree, the most incredible things happen. Rated E for everyone. Presented by USU's Old Lyric Repertory Company, based in the Theatre Arts Department.